Newborns

A crying baby is one of the most challenging parts of parenthood. Your baby may cry often, and at all hours. Let's take a look at why babies cry, and how to soothe them.

This is a common habit for many babies and young children. Most often, thumb sucking isn't a problem. But if it continues for a long time, it can change the shape of the mouth as a child grows.

When your baby is sick, you need to watch for fever. But what's the best way to do that? Let's learn how you can take your baby's temperature.

Bringing your new baby home can be stressful. There's a lot to remember and a lot to do. Let's review some basics of newborn care.

This procedure removes the foreskin. That's a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis. Circumcisions are most often done within one to ten days after your baby's birth.

A pregnant woman who drinks alcohol can harm her developing baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome includes a range of problems seen in these babies. It can lead to lifelong issues.

This common skin irritation affects a baby's diaper area. Let's learn more about why it happens and how to care for it.

When a healthy baby regularly cries intensely and for a long time, we call that "colic." It happens a lot, often in the evening. You can't figure out the reason for the crying, and nothing seems to soothe your baby. Colic isn't harmful for your baby, but it is stressful and upsetting for you.

We don't always think about tooth decay being a problem for babies and toddlers. But it's a common issue, and it's serious. Many babies are given bottles with sweet liquids throughout the day and night. This can weaken teeth and allow cavities to form. We call this "baby bottle tooth decay."

This brain injury happens when a baby is shaken forcefully. Babies don't have strong neck muscles. Shaking a baby causes their head to whip back and forth. Their brain slams against the inside of their skull. This can cause bruising and bleeding. Their brain may swell.

SIDS is a name we give to some infant deaths. These are deaths that are unexpected. They are deaths for which we can't find a cause, even after careful study. Although we don't fully understand SIDS, you can do things to help prevent it.